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JB Metal Works Inc

Wrought Iron, Metal Fabrication & Restoration, Fencing Driveway Gates,

About us

J.B. Metal Works is a family owned, third-generation business serving the Chicagoland, IL, metro area and beyond for over 70 years. Since 1937, we've taken great pride in crafting custom ornamental iron for residential, commercial and industrial customers. We offer custom fabrications and material sales from our expansive inventory. Our experts can perform all types of welding as well. J.B. Metal Works has proven customer service and quality is what makes a business successful, happy repeat customers are what continue to inspire us in our craft. Come visit our beautiful showroom in Des Plaines to see our craftsmanship first hand or call us for more information.

Services we offer

Metal Working - Gates, Fences, Railings, Steel Sales

Services we don't offer

Chain Link, Wood Fencing


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.916 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews

Kamal V.
12/2016
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Perfect. Designed exactly the way I wanted it. Looks great and was installed in half the quoted time. A pleasure to deal with.
Description of Work: Fabricated and installed new metal porch railings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Sue W.
08/2016
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
We love our new railing! My mom had fallen and we needed to make some adaptations to her house to make it safer for her. Our first project was a way to make it easier for her to get into the front door. After looking into renting or buying a ramp for the 2 steps, we decided to look into putting in a railing. We contacted 4 different companies but only Joe from J. B. Metal Works really took the time to explain the whole process and the advantages of hiring them. When we went in to their shop to drop off the deposit (sure, we could have done it by mail or used a credit card over the phone), Joe took us for a little tour through their shop, showing us how our railing would be made from start to finish. Since our project was so small, they were able to easily fit us in between bigger orders and we had our railing installed within a couple of weeks. We were wondering how Steve (the owner and the one who came out to look at our front steps/stoop and measure for the finished product) would deal with our slowly sinking stoop and were very pleased to find that they didn't need to install the railing into the stoop at all. It goes straight from the walkway/driveway into the wall next to our front door. Now we don't have to worry about the railing becoming wobbly as the stoop continues to sink. And if we decide to replace the driveway (and stoop), the railing can be uninstalled and reinstalled. Best of all, it looks great and is steady and sturdy. Several of our friends and neighbors have commented on how good it looks and how sturdy it feels. We highly recommend J. B. Metal Works to anyone needing iron work done.
Description of Work: We needed a railing made and installed along the side of our front stoop and down the edge of our driveway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

MICHAEL B.
01/2015
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Susan B.
01/2015
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
I did not use him but he was very helpful in making a decision on whether to paint or replace ou outside ratings.
Description of Work: Called to get an estimate about whether to paint or replace our outside railings. He asked me to send him pictures and he appeared to be very knowledgable He called me back and discussed my options. I decided to go in the other direction but would not hesitate to use him if needed in the future. I appreciated his knowledge and honesty.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steven H.
12/2014
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
JB Metal Works was recommended by my concrete contractor to provide metal railings for a new stoop I had poured. In addition, I decided to replace two other wood railings with iron. Joe was very responsive with a quote, which was competitive, and responsive with follow up questions. Steve (owner) was very helpful with follow up questions as well and personally visited my house with his field supervisor, Mike, to make sure the job was properly measured and met my expectations. Lead time was about seven weeks, but time wasn't an issue for me. Mike supervised the installation crew, who did a very professional job installing the railings.Very satisified and wouldn't hesitate to use them again!
Description of Work: Provided outdoor iron railings for three different sections of my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,400

Linda L.
04/2014
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
I was having numerous problems with a very old wrought iron and stone column fence that surrounds our property. They were very helpful and very willing to share their expertise and knowledge. They really know their stuff. When it comes time that the wrought iron needs to be replaced, I will certainly call on J B Metal Works.
Description of Work: Provided knowledge.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara V.
01/2014
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. My sister, the homeowner fell down those stairs and after surgery and some time spent at rehab we had to do something to make the front steps safer for her. I contacted 3 companies on Angie's List but only heard back from Steve at J.B. So glad that's how it happened as they went above and beyond to get the work done prior to my sister returning home. Stopped by the house today and couldn't have been happier with the results. Railing is almost identical to the old railing installed 64 years ago when the house was built.
Description of Work: Added wrought iron railing on front steps of home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$788

Richard R.
01/2014
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
excellent fabrication, installation and cleanup too! courteous folks who made adjustment on site at a difficult job. Long lead time for fabrication.
Description of Work: fabricate and install metal railings on 3 step concrete porch / stoop

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

michael D.
07/2013
5.0
wrought iron, welding
  + 0 more
I dropped off the part, Steve said he'd be able to do it this week sometime, which was fine with me - and I was pleasantly surprised to find a message that it was done the next day. I picked it up, it's a much better weld than it was before - I'm very pleased. I'm also pleased to know of someplace close by that can do these kind of smaller welding jobs - a good thing to know.
Description of Work: The armrest on my exercise bicycle had a bad weld, which was about to snap off. I took it to Steve, and he was able to repair it for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

Carolyn L.
03/2013
1.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
The caller was decent on the phone, but a no show and no follow up call was unprofessional.
Description of Work: I called and left a message. After a call back, I scheduled an appointment and the representative was a no show.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


John F.
01/2013
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Outstanding experience. Responded quickly to request, very accommodating and hassel free installation on this small project. Very happy with the end product.
Description of Work: Front porch hand railing on wall
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Beverly W.
07/2012
5.0
metal restoration, wrought iron
  + 0 more
They did a very good job for us. They came when they said they would. I liked the way the worked. They were polite. I have no complaints at all.
Description of Work: I had them put a metal bridge in for me in the back yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Carol D.
06/2012
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Everything was great.
Description of Work: Steve came out was very professional. He quoted his price and his men came out the next day to replace front railing posts and install new railings on two additional steps. They did a great job and everything looks good.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Athena C.
05/2012
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
They are really nice. I chose to use them because they were recommended by other people; a couple of my friends recommended them. I was satisfied with the outcome. They were wonderful to deal with. They were very professional. The price was good because iron is expensive. I would be probably using them again for my back stairs when I do them.
Description of Work: I used J B Metal Works Inc for my railings. They did the railings for my front stairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Marilyn W.
03/2011
5.0
driveway gates, metal restoration
  + 0 more
It went very well they were fantastic.
Description of Work: They installed a iron hand rail.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Elizabeth M.
12/2009
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
I called to ask for a quote on a new railing since we were having new front stairs installed. I was told that the person who does the quotes was out of the office but that someone from J.B. Metal Works who was in my town that day would stop by to take photos. I received a call early the next week as promised with a quote followed shortly by a written quote and a photo of an example of how the railing would look. When our stairs were finished, I called J.B. Metal Works back and the owner came to measure on a Saturday. The railing was installed a few weeks later.
Description of Work: Fabricated and installed traditional style wrought iron railing, 36 inches high with alternating straight and twisted 1/2 inch pickets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$775

    Contact information

    1325 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

    www.jbmetalworks.com/

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Wrought Iron,
    Metal Fabrication & Restoration,
    Fencing Driveway Gates,
    Welding,
    Windows

    FAQ

    JB Metal Works Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    JB Metal Works Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, JB Metal Works Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, JB Metal Works Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, JB Metal Works Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, JB Metal Works Inc does not offer emergency services.
    No, JB Metal Works Inc does not offer warranties.
    JB Metal Works Inc offers the following services: Metal Working - Gates, Fences, Railings, Steel Sales
    Chain Link, Wood Fencing

    Contact information

    1325 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

    www.jbmetalworks.com/

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM